Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Original Language Analysis
αὐτοῖς
them
G846
αὐτοῖς
them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
1 of 19
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
γάρ
For
G1063
γάρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 19
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ποίημα
his workmanship
G4161
ποίημα
his workmanship
Strong's:
G4161
Word #:
4 of 19
a product, i.e., fabric (literally or figuratively)
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦ
Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
8 of 19
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
ἐπὶ
unto
G1909
ἐπὶ
unto
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
9 of 19
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
ἔργοις
works
G2041
ἔργοις
works
Strong's:
G2041
Word #:
10 of 19
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
οἷς
which
G3739
οἷς
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
12 of 19
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
προητοίμασεν
hath before ordained
G4282
προητοίμασεν
hath before ordained
Strong's:
G4282
Word #:
13 of 19
to fit up in advance (literally or figuratively)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 19
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεὸς
God
G2316
θεὸς
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
15 of 19
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
Cross References
Philippians 2:13For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.Colossians 1:10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;Hebrews 13:21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.2 Corinthians 9:8And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:Ephesians 4:24And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.2 Timothy 3:17That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.Philippians 1:6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:Ephesians 4:1I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,2 Timothy 2:21If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
Historical Context
Written during Paul's Roman imprisonment (60-62 CE), this verse in chapter 2 reflects the circular letter's purpose to multiple Asian churches. Ephesus was a major center of pagan worship (Artemis cult) and early Christianity, making Paul's teachings on spiritual warfare and Christian unity particularly relevant.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the truth of Ephesians 2:10 about verse-specific transform your daily walk with Christ?
- What does this verse teach about theological theme that challenges modern Christian practice?
- How can you apply the theological principle of doctrinal emphasis in your relationships and witness?
Analysis & Commentary
[Verse 2:10 text would be quoted here] This verse in Ephesians chapter 2 addresses theological theme. Key Greek terms include to be determined.
The theological focus is doctrinal emphasis, demonstrating Paul's emphasis on the cosmic Christ and the church as His body/bride/temple. The phrase emphasizes union with Christ as the foundation of all spiritual blessings.